FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Brisbane Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Brisbane Small Business Loans
Brisbane unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Brisbane Business Loans
What is the Larger Brisbane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply at quality company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit professionals. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.